Powerless - A My Hero Academia/ DC Crossover

Chapter 58 - Work Studies

"The air here is thick with dust, it's gonna make me sick."

Twice stepped lively as he walked towards the old abandoned warehouse that was the League's current hideout. He was guiding the beak-masked ringleader of the men he met in the alleyway. This guy's quirk was too powerful to be some low-level street thug. He was the real deal, and Twice was sure that Shigaraki would think so as well.

"Join the club," Said Twice, replying to the man's comment. "The guys inside have been sick for a while."

The man coughed, but said nothing.

As they entered through the warehouse door, Shigaraki and the others looked up from their conversation. "Well now," Shigaraki said. "You've brought us a pretty big catch, huh, Twice?"

"You think so?" Said the man in the mask. "That's strange, coming from the leader of the League of Villains."

"What gives?" Said Magne. "Is this guy famous or something?"

"My master showed me a picture of him before," Said Shigaraki. "He's yakuza, the young head of the Shie Hassaikai, Kai Chisaki." All For One had told Shigaraki of the various yakuza groups from his day, ruling Japan's dark criminal empire. His master found them useful and would often utilize their criminal ties to help him in his work. Slowly over time, however, as the hero society began to thrive, the groups began to disband, one by one, until they became nothing more than petty thugs, struggling to survive.

"What's a yakuza thug from the slums doing here?" Said Magne. "Maybe you're excited about All Might's retirement, too?"

"I'm more interested in All For One's absence," Said Chisaki. Shigaraki reacted slightly to the name of his master, but didn't respond. "The old timers always feared the Dark Master, even after rumors of his death. Most people my age thought he was just an urban legend, until Kamino Ward, that is. Now that he's been thrown into Tartarus and All Might's retired, both sides are now leaderless. Who will take their place, I wonder?"

"You know who my master is," said Shigaraki, stepping forward. "But you've still got the nerve to ask that? Sounds like a challenge. I'm the next leader. Even now, I'm gathering my troops, and as our numbers grow, I'll turn hero society to dust."

"Do you have an actual plan?" Said Chisaki, unconvinced.

"Watch your tongue and tone," Said Shigaraki dangerously. "I thought you wanted to join up with us?"

"A goal without a plan is just a wish," Said Chisaki. "If that's what you're offering, why should I join you? The Hero Killer, Muscular, Moonfish, even Deathstroke, all of these top game pieces at your disposal, and you lost them. You can't even manage a few crazy people, yet you want to build an army? You need direction and goals. And I have a plan."

Chisaki lifted his hand, removing one of his white gloves. "I didn't come here because I wanted to join you," He said. "In order to bring my plans to fruition, I need money, but no one wants to invest in a small-time obsolete yakuza. But your group has recognition behind the name. I want you to join me. Make me your new leader, and I'll show you exactly how to use the right tools to accomplish your mission."

"Leave," Said Shigaraki. Immediately, Magen leapt from her seat, taking her giant magnet in hand, running towards Chisaki. With a mighty heave, she used her magnetism to pull Chisaki towards her, ready to strike --

In an instant, Magne's top half exploded, blood and gore raining down from around them. Toga screamed in fright, while Twice ran towards what was left of Magne's lifeless corpse, her giant magnet laying discarded next to her remains.

"Just remember," said Chisaki, brushing himself off. "You made the first move. Ugh, I'm filthy now." His brushing turned vigorous as he tried to wipe the blood off his coat. Mr. Compress seized his chance and leapt into action, attempting to seal Chisaki away with his quirk, but something shining flew into his field of vision, striking him in the arm. As soon as his hand touched Chisaki's, his quirk seemed to no longer work.